During my last 10-month backpacking trip, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the beautiful country of Panama. It quickly became one of our favourite destinations in Central America.
So much so that I’m already planning a return trip! I loved it all; from the bustling streets of Panama City to the pristine beaches of the San Blas Islands, the country offers a unique blend of modern amenities and natural wonders.
I spent several weeks exploring, from the historic Panama Canal to the lush jungles of Boquete. Whether you’re wandering through the colourful streets of Casco Viejo, kayaking through the mangroves, or lounging on a secluded beach, Panama has something for everyone.
What To Pack For Panama?
Since Panama has both wet and dry seasons, knowing what to pack can be confusing. In truth, you don’t need to pack too differently as the temperatures remain constant throughout the year.
If you are visiting the highlands, you will only need to pack a rain jacket and potentially some warmer layers for the cooler evenings.
I’ve created a packing list to help make life easier for you and relieve the stress of packing. This useful resource is perfect for any trip to Panama. You can download your copy below!
The ultimate Panama packing list
I’ve created a packing list to help make life easier for you and relieve the stress of packing.
This useful resource is perfect for any trip to Panama. You can download your copy below!
This is a FREE PDF download.
Are You Visiting Panama?
Not sure where to start…
- Read this article to find out if Panama is worth visiting for you. It’s a beautiful country but it can be expensive!
- Read this article if you want to know when the best time to visit Panama is.
- Most international flights will fly into the capital, Panama City, discover why we think Panama City is worth spending a few days and the best things to do here.
- Find out why sailing the San Blas Islands of Panama was one of my favourite travel memories, and why you should visit them too.
- Discover the best Panama Canal tours by reading this post, ’cause you can’t visit Panama without a visit to the canal…
If you can’t find what you looking for on this list, we’ve listed all of our Panama travel articles below.
TRAVEL GUIDES
- General: Is Panama Worth Visiting? The Answer Might Surprise You!
- Review: Sailing The San Blas Islands Of Panama Review – Is It Worth It?
- General: Best (& Worst) Time Of The Year To Visit Panama: Weather By Month
- Itinerary: Perfect Panama 14-Day Itinerary: Travel Made For You
THINGS TO DO GUIDES
- Boquete (Mountains): 19 Fantastic Things To Do In Boquete Panama
- Panama City: 21 Best Things To Do In Panama City & Why It’s Worth Visiting
- Playa Venao (Beach): 13 Fun Things To Do In Playa Venao, Panama
TOUR GUIDES
- From Boquete: 10 Best Boquete Tours Panama: Coffee, Hiking, E-Bike
- From Panama City: 12 Best San Blas Island Tours In Panama: Discover Paradise
- From Panama City: 12 Best Panama City Tours: Canal, Casco Viejo & More
- From Panama City: 11 Best Panama Canal Tours From Panama City
- From Panama City: 11 Best Panama City Boat Tours: Cruises, Canoes & More
- From Panama City: 11 Unique Panama Tours: Indigenous, Dancing & More
HOTEL GUIDES
TRANSPORTATION GUIDES
- Is There Uber In Panama? Locations, Price & Reliability
- Playa Venao To Boquete: How To Get There & Tips
- Panama City To Playa Venao: How To Get There & Tips
- Playa Venao To Bocas Del Toro: How To Get There & Tips
